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PM Modi congratulates Indian women's cricket on Asia Cup Win; lauds 'outstanding' teamwork

Oct 16, 2022, at 05:37 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian women's team on their Asia Cup triumph.

After unceremonious BCCI exit, Sourav Ganguly set to contest CAB presidential polls

Oct 16, 2022, at 04:39 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Days after he was denied a second term in the Indian cricket board (BCCI), former skipper Sourav Ganguly has announced his decision to contest the upcoming presidential elections in Bengal cricket's governing body, CAB.

Australia, New Zealand T20 World Cup Super 12 Opener Sold Out

Oct 16, 2022, at 12:33 am

Dubai: Hosts Australia will begin their title defence at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in front of a capacity crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with the opening Super 12 clash officially declared a sell-out.

Asia Cup: Renuka, Mandhana star in India's triumph over Sri Lanka in final

Oct 15, 2022, at 10:19 pm

Sylhet: Riding on Renuka Singh and Smriti Mandhana's scintillating performances India dismantled Sri Lanka by eight wickets to romp to victory on Saturday to clinch their seventh Asia Cup title.

Jasprit Bumrah’s career more important than this WC: Rohit Sharma

Oct 15, 2022, at 10:01 pm

Melbourne: Jasprit Bumrah's career is far important than this T20 World Cup, India captain Rohit Sharma said at the pre-tournament press conference here on Saturday.

T20 World Cup: All 16 captains pose for a selfie

Oct 15, 2022, at 04:45 pm

A day before the commencement of the T20 World Cup 2022, the captains from 16 playing nations came together in a single frame.

Sourav Ganguly's BCCI president stint: List of drives and misses

Oct 15, 2022, at 12:41 am

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly's stint as the country's cricket board (BCCI) president is nearing an end as he has been controversially denied a second term in the governing body by the officials.

Australia's T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

Oct 14, 2022, at 10:51 pm

Mohammed Shami has been named as replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the upcoming World T20.

That's Stuart Binny, not Roger: BCCI's outgoing chief Sourav Ganguly makes tongue-in-cheek remark on his possible successor

Oct 14, 2022, at 04:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket great Sourav Ganguly has surely provided some comic relief to the ongoing controversy stirred by his unceremonious exit as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, the post which in all probability will be assumed by 1983 World Cup winning team member Roger Binny.

'Can't be an administrator forever.. will go for bigger things in future': Sourav Ganguly after unceremonious BCCI exit

Oct 14, 2022, at 05:42 am

Kolkata/IBNS: India's cricket administration was marred with controversy after news broke that former skipper Sourav Ganguly will be denied a second term as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president even after a go-ahead by the Supreme Court. 

2001 series against Australia had transformed Indian team: Sourav Ganguly

Oct 14, 2022, at 03:11 am

Kolkata: Former Indian captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Sourav Ganguly on Thursday recollected memories of the historic 2001 Test series against Australia which the Indian team won under his leadership and said it completely transformed his squad.

Bandhan Bank names former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly as brand ambassador

Oct 14, 2022, at 02:42 am

Kolkata: Bandhan Bank on Thursday named former Indian skipper and  Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador.

So many good things happened in last three years: Sourav Ganguly defends his BCCI tenure

Oct 13, 2022, at 10:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid a political firestorm and controversies over his unceremonious exit as the Indian cricket board president, Sourav Ganguly said all terms come to an end and his tenure was marked by many good things, including the difficult job of staging the IPL during the pandemic when the broadcast rights of the cricket league were also an all-time high.

Sourav Ganguly's critic Ravi Shastri 'delighted' at Roger Binny becoming BCCI chief

Oct 13, 2022, at 06:45 pm

Former Indian cricket head coach Ravi Shastri is "delighted" at the news of his ex-teammate Roger Binny becoming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief replacing iconic captain Sourav Ganguly.

Tata Motors continues its association with Jamshedpur FC

Oct 12, 2022, at 11:37 pm

Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur Football Club announces the continuation of its association with global automotive giant, Tata Motors, as the club’s automobile partner for the upcoming Hero Indian Super League 2022-23.

Sourav Ganguly declined IPL offer, wanted to remain BCCI chief: Reports

Oct 12, 2022, at 08:27 pm

Controversy erupted in India's cricket administration Tuesday after reports claimed former skipper Sourav Ganguly will be replaced by 1983 World Cup winning team's member Roger Binny as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president.

ICC bans Mehar Chhayakar for 14 years on corruption charges

Oct 12, 2022, at 06:39 pm

Dubai/UNI: Mehar Chhayakar, the United Arab Emirates-based India born cricketer, has been banned from all cricket for 14 years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of seven breaches of the ICC and Cricket Canada Anti-Corruption Codes.

Roger Binny set to replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI chief: Reports

Oct 12, 2022, at 02:51 am

In a change of guard in the Indian cricket board, former allrounder Roger Binny is likely to replace ex-skipper Sourav Ganguly as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, media reports said.

T20 WC: Ex-Indian coach and former SA opener Gary Kirstein, Christian added to coaching staff of Netherlands cricket team

Oct 11, 2022, at 09:23 pm

Nieuwegein: Former Indian coach Gary Kirsten and Australian cricketer Dan Christian have been added to the Dutch coaching staff in preparation for the T20 World Cup which will be held in Australia from October 16 until November 13, 2022.

Four UAE cricketers to play with Kashmir willow

Oct 11, 2022, at 07:35 pm

Srinagar: Four players of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team will play with Kashmir willow made bats during the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia from October 16.

Defending ISL League winners Jamshedpur FC take on Odisha FC

Oct 11, 2022, at 07:30 pm

Jamshedpur/UNI: Last season’s league winners and semifinalists Jamshedpur FC will host Odisha FC as they kick off their campaign Tuesday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here.

Virat Kohli enjoys 'day off' with teammates in Australia

Oct 11, 2022, at 04:26 pm

India's star batsman Virat Kohli along with other teammates are already in Australia to gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be an acid test for men-in-blue who have faltered in ICC tournaments in recent past.

Aaron Finch reprimanded for breaching ICC Code Of Conduct

Oct 11, 2022, at 03:18 pm

Dubai: Australia captain Aaron Finch has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against England in Perth on Sunday.

India qualify for AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 football championship

Oct 10, 2022, at 05:58 pm

Dammam/UNI: India secured a spot in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 football championship despite a 1-2 loss at the hands of hosts Saudi Arabia in their final qualification match at the Prince Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium here Sunday night.

Iyer, Ishan shine as India level ODI series 1-1 against South Africa

Oct 10, 2022, at 04:00 am

Ranchi: A swashbuckling century by Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan's 93 helped India to pocket the must-win second ODI match against South Africa by seven wickets here on Sunday.

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in Team India ODI squad against South Africa

Oct 08, 2022, at 08:43 pm

The selection committee Saturday named Washington Sundar as replacement for Deepak Chahar for the remainder of the ODI series against South Africa.

Pratip & Dipankar emerge best in fifth round of fourth edition in Shree Cement Bridge Championship

Oct 08, 2022, at 08:30 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Pratip Kumar Mondal & Dipankar Mondal put up a fine show to take the top spot in the fifth round of the fourth edition in  the Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Championship , held online, even as Puja festivity still lingers on, a spokesman of West Bengal Bridge Association said Friday.

Hat-trick for India in U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers, beat Myanmar 4-1

Oct 08, 2022, at 08:16 pm

Al Khobar/UNI: India made a hat-trick of wins in their ongoing AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers campaign defeating Myanmar 4-1 at the Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium here.

Australian teen, inspired by Rahul Dravid, loves to bat for long period of time

Oct 08, 2022, at 06:16 pm

Eighteen-year-old Teague Wyllie, who is slowly emerging as the next probable run machine to emerge from the Australian cricket system, has said he idolises Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid.

South Africa set to host England, WI in 2022-2023 season

Oct 07, 2022, at 08:08 pm

Johannesburg Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the men’s international fixtures for the 2022-23 home season, with South Africa set to host England, West Indies and Netherlands.